Judith Stubbs & Associates

What This Firm Does

Judith Stubbs & Associates is a social planning and social research consultancy established in 1994 by Dr Judith Stubbs. The firm operates from the Old Post Office in Bulli, New South Wales, serving community, government and business clients across Australia. The practice focuses on housing planning, social impact assessment, strategic planning and community engagement services.

Social Planning and Impact Assessment Services

The firm prepares social impact assessments for residential developments, childcare facilities and mixed-use projects under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The practice works on planning proposals including rezoning applications and master-planned developments across New South Wales council areas.

• Social and economic impact assessments for development applications
• Social planning for affordable housing and special needs accommodation projects
• Expert evidence preparation for planning tribunals and courts
• Strategic planning for housing policy development and implementation

Housing and Community Development Expertise

The practice specialises in housing research and policy development, including affordable housing initiatives and accommodation for people with special needs. The firm carries out evaluation services for organisations, policies and programs focused on community renewal and homelessness prevention.

• Housing market analysis and policy development research
• Community engagement programs and consultation processes
• Evaluation of social programs and community initiatives
• Strategic planning for inclusion and community development projects

Professional Credentials and Experience

Dr Judith Stubbs holds Full Member status with the Planning Institute of Australia and brings over 30 years of experience in housing planning and social assessment. The team includes qualified economists and social scientists with expertise in econometric modelling and statistical analysis for planning applications.

• Principal with PhD qualification and PIA Full Membership
• Partner economist with civil engineering and economics qualifications
• Senior research associates with environmental policy and data analysis expertise
• Three decades of experience in local government and strategic planning

Service Coverage Areas

Judith Stubbs & Associates serves clients across Australia from their Illawarra base, working on projects in urban and rural communities. The firm covers NSW council areas including recent work in Shoalhaven, Deniliquin, Marrickville and the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy area.

• New South Wales regional and metropolitan councils
• Interstate projects across Australian states and territories
• Transport Oriented Development Program areas and strategic corridors